The antonyms for "well-read" are many and varied, ranging from the ignorant, uneducated, and illiterate to those who are simply not well-informed, poorly-read, or disinterested in acquiring new knowledge through reading. Some other antonyms include uninformed, unlettered, unschooled, ill-informed, unenlightened, unread, unversed, uncultured, unrefined, unsophisticated, and uneducated. These are all words that describe someone who lacks reading and knowledge, often owing to a lack of interest in learning. A person who is regarded as not well-read may be seen as having poor communication and critical thinking skills, as well as an inability to engage in intellectual discussions.